Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: Where are your steps taking you?
Dec 25, 2025
Explore the significance of taqwa and how every decision shapes your journey toward the hereafter. Dive into critiques of modern distractions and the impact of instant gratification on our lives. Discover the Qur'an as a guiding tool for navigating life's challenges and interpreting events. Hear about the importance of understanding Allah as a caring master and the role of tarbiyah in transforming hardships into growth. Finally, learn practical steps to foster trust in divine wisdom while keeping the focus on the ultimate goal of Jannah.
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Every Step Has Eternal Direction
- Every decision you make is a step toward one of two eternal destinations: blissful gardens or a blazing chasm.
- Observing taqwa reframes daily choices as part of an afterlife journey.
Instant Gratification Warps Patience
- Modern life breeds instant gratification and fragility in coping with setbacks.
- This era's conveniences make Muslims prone to excessive reactions when things deviate from plan.
Rabb Means Progressive Mastery
- Allah calls Himself Rabb over 900 times to signal progressive care and development.
- Translating Rabb as 'master' emphasizes gradual tarbiyah toward mastery.